Description
Witches’ Fingers Cookies are spooky, meringue-based treats flavored with matcha powder and topped with whole almonds to mimic creepy fingers. These light, airy cookies are perfect for Halloween parties or to add a fun twist to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 4 separated egg whites (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup whole almonds
Instructions
- Whip Egg Whites: Using a stand mixer or a bowl and hand mixer, add the egg whites and cream of tartar. Whip on high speed until soft peaks form that gently flop over.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in the vanilla extract and matcha powder until fully combined and evenly colored.
- Incorporate Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar about 1 tablespoon at a time, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form that hold their shape firmly on your finger or mixer.
- Pipe Cookies: Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, then pipe approximately 3-inch long squiggly lines to resemble fingers.
- Add Almond Nails: Place one whole almond at the tip of each piped finger with the pointed end facing outward, to simulate fingernails.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the cookies for 90 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. Remove them when they are fully dried and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for at least 15 minutes, then serve and enjoy your spooky treat!
Notes
- Make sure no egg yolks are in your whites for the best meringue texture.
- Use high-quality matcha powder for a vibrant green color and smooth flavor.
- You can substitute almonds with other nuts or candy nails for variation.
- Baking time can vary; cookies should be dry and crisp but not browned.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
